Press Release
For Release in Latin America, Africa, Middle East, CIS, Asia-Pacific
(Greater China, India, S.E. Asia and Pacific Islands): May 2012
Release Number: 151PR12
Cat® D7R Track-Type Tractor Features Durable Design,
Ease of Operation and Low Operating Costs
The Cat® D7R track-type tractor continues the R Family tradition in providing a simple, robust,
easily serviced machine. It incorporates components with a proven history of reliability and
durability in the most severe applications, including heavy dozing, ripping, land clearing and
mining. The Cat C9 ACERT™ engine, with a net power rating of 174 kW (240 hp) at rated
engine speed, meets standards in accord with China Stage II (GB 20891-2007), EPA Tier 2
and EU Stage II emissions regulations. The D7R features a massive mainframe, heavy-duty
undercarriage, robust powershift transmission, differential steering, pilot-controlled hydraulics
and efficient operator station. The overall design promotes all the elements of proven design
for high productivity, long durability and low life time operating costs through ability to
rebuild components and overall machine efficiency.
Efficient Power Train and Durable Undercarriage
The D7R utilizes minimal electronic control systems to provide the benefits in efficiency.
Caterpillar has equipped the machine with the field proven Cat ADEM 4 (Advanced Digital
Engine Management) electronic control module to optimize engine performance and fuel
economy. Precisely controlled multiple fuel injections during the combustion cycle provide
consistent power in all operating situations.
The durable, and unique, torque divider sends 70 percent of engine power through a torque
converter and 30 percent through a direct-drive shaft, ensuring maximum drive train efficiency
and the torque multiplication to move heavy loads. The torque divider was initially introduced
in the late 1950’s by Caterpillar and has demonstrated a field proven durable and reliable
connection between the engine and the transmission. The planetary powershift transmission
features 3 speeds forward and reverse with heavy-duty, large-diameter, high-capacity oil-
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cooled discs for maximum performance and long-life durability. The differential steering
system provides the operator with an intuitive single tiller bar control for all directional and
speed selections. This system has repeatedly demonstrated to operators high maneuverability
on construction sites, mining operations to land clearing operations that reduces fatigue and
increases productivity. The system does not interrupt power to either track side and maintains
power to both tracks during turns by speeding one side up and slowing the other down to
provide a constant center-line speed. This allows great flexibility and productivity when
required to turn and spread heavy loads. The drive train is completed with heavy-duty, doublereduction final drives.
The implement hydraulics feature a pilot control and load-sensing system with a variable
displacement pump, which maximizes efficiency and fuel economy by operating at the precise
level required to get the work done. Pilot-hydraulic controls provide fast implement response
with low lever efforts that provide high controllability of implements and lower fatigue levels
for the operator.
The D7R final drives are elevated, raising the track-drive sprockets out of the dirt. This
isolates the final drives from ground shock loads, which are then dissipated in the massive
mainframe. The heavy-duty undercarriage, available in three configurations to match specific
operating situations, features sealed and lubricated track chains, a robust tubular roller frame to
resist twisting and bending forces, life-time lubricated track rollers and idlers that greatly
extend undercarriage life and deliver lower operating costs.
Designed for Operator Comfort and Ease of Service
The D7R features an isolation-mounted, pressurized cab equipped with the Cat Comfort Series
seat and low effort implement and steering/direction controls that are ergonomically designed
for easy use and operator comfort. Simple to read gauges and warning lights in the dash
cluster provide the operator with a monitoring system that allows him to concentrate of the task
at hand. Heating and air-conditioning vents evenly distribute airflow for maximum operator
comfort. The cab is provided with international standards in roll-over and falling object
protection to the operator and has the option for choice of optional open canopy that meets
same international standards in roll-over and falling object protection.
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For increased productivity and efficient grading and contouring work, the D7R can be
equipped with the optional Cat AccuGradeTM system for automated blade control. AccuGrade
can use laser, total station or satellite positioning systems as the guidance source. AccuGrade is
designed to reduce the need for surveying, to eliminate rework and to unburden the operator
when doing finish grading. AccuGrade has demonstrated itself as a solution to reduce overall
machine operating costs in doing more, and accurate work with less fuel burned.
Designed with serviceability in mind, the D7R facilitates convenient routine maintenance with
service points that are readily accessible. To assist in monitoring machine health, sampling
ports allow quick collection of fluids for laboratory analysis. With the Cat Electronic
Technician, the Cat dealer can quickly diagnose machine performance parameters to reduce
downtime and to keep the D7R operating at maximum efficiency.
The D7R follows a Caterpillar hallmark and proven design that delivers productivity, operator
comfort, durability, reliability, rebuild ability and efficiency to the global industries it will
serve in.
For more information, please contact your local Cat dealer or visit www.cat.com.
D7R Specifications
Std. Operating Weight
24 962 kg (55,041 lb)
Net Power Rating
179 kW (240 hp)
SU Blade Capacity
6.86 m³ (8.98 yd³)
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